Is General Studies appropriate for this?

<p>Hi guys,</p>

<p>I am a 19-year-old student who just completed her freshman year at a seven sister and is contemplating transferring to GS for creative writing. The rationale behind choosing GS over Columbia College is that I would go to school part time as I pursued a writing career in New York City. Over the past few years, I have become very serious about writing and have received significant recognition for my work. A professor even said that I have a really good shot at being a successful author, and I would like to take it. When I am not studying creative writing, I intend to edit my work, write my letters, and have the time and space to meet with the people I need to see. However, I don't know if this would be a strong enough reason to attend GS over a full-time school. What do you think?</p>

<p>Thanks guys!</p>

<p>Call the GS office and ask them. I would think that your reasons are adequate. If you’re only attending part-time (less than 12 credits a semester) then you fit the bill as well.</p>

<p>I’m not an expert, but during an info session someone asked about part time study (they were traditional college age). She was a dancer (ballet), and wanted to continue her dance career. The basic feeling I got was that you had to be very serious, with at least some kind of track record. They implied that if she was just taking dance classes, that probably wasn’t serious enough. However if she was in a company, that was legit.</p>

<p>So I’d translate that to basically, if you are published/getting published/have a contract you’d have a chance. If you just want to write and hope, GS might not find that a “compelling reason” for part-time.</p>

<p>I hope that helps provide some context. I agree you should absolutely discuss it with them if you’re interested. Only they know, of course.</p>

<p>At my information session. About half of the people there were about traditional college age ( 18-21 ). One was still in high school…</p>

<p>That’s amusing. I’ve heard that the average age has been declining, strangely enough.</p>

<p>And how’s that? Suddenly everyone wants to be a non traditional student. Gee, we’re becoming popular people.</p>

<p>People are trying to get into GS before it gets too competitive I guess. Plus the fact that missing one year of school qualifies someone as non - traditional at GS. Plus you have GS reps running around the country, promoting the school heavily.</p>

<p>Almost half of the incoming fall class is coming right out of high school and doing the dual program.</p>

<p>You mean the one where you get to spend 2 years in France?</p>

<p>@hellojan</p>

<p>That’s wildly inaccurate.</p>